Romanian furniture producer Lemet recently opened two new stores in Pitesti and Constanta, which required an investment of some EUR 480,000. The stores, which run under the brand Lem's, cover 1,350 and 1,000 sqm respectively. The one in Pitesti was opened within Retail Park, while the one in Constanta is part of the TOM retail center. These two bring Lemet's retail chain to 65,000 sqm across Romania.

By the end of this year, the producer wants to open 15 new stores in various areas of the country. Last year it opened 12 stores.

Lemet’s turnover went up 20 percent year-on-year in 2012, to some EUR 47.1 million (RON 210 million), according to the company. The manufacturer’s turnover in 2011 was EUR 40.8 million.

Lemet, initially a furniture manufacturer, has expanded with a retail chain across Romania. Its factory in Campina, Romania, was set up in 1991 and currently covers 30,000 sqm. Lemet’s factory produces 360,000 furniture modules a year. The company currently has a total of 1,250 employees. Its main competitors are Mobexpert, Elvila, Ikea, Kika, Rovere Mobili.

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(photo source: Lemet)